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<blockquote data-quote="Clairejr" data-source="post: 762689" data-attributes="member: 29819"><p>Theoretically most should be compatible, at least with Mac OS X 10.5, but some probably aren't. I'd make a few recommendations:</p><p></p><p>1. Contact the manufacturer of the drive you're thinking about buying and ask them about compatibility with Macs. I'd suggest you do it by email - you'll get a quicker response and you'll have it in writing. </p><p></p><p>2. When you contact the manufacturer, ask them if the drive is hot pluggable. If it's not, don't buy it. I have an LG that usually works fine with my Mac, but it has to be turned on before I turn on the computer and it can't be unplugged without first shutting down the computer. It's a real pain.</p><p></p><p>3. Get a Firewire drive. Firewire is much more reliable than USB. </p><p></p><p>Hope that advice helps.</p><p></p><p>Claire</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Clairejr, post: 762689, member: 29819"] Theoretically most should be compatible, at least with Mac OS X 10.5, but some probably aren't. I'd make a few recommendations: 1. Contact the manufacturer of the drive you're thinking about buying and ask them about compatibility with Macs. I'd suggest you do it by email - you'll get a quicker response and you'll have it in writing. 2. When you contact the manufacturer, ask them if the drive is hot pluggable. If it's not, don't buy it. I have an LG that usually works fine with my Mac, but it has to be turned on before I turn on the computer and it can't be unplugged without first shutting down the computer. It's a real pain. 3. Get a Firewire drive. Firewire is much more reliable than USB. Hope that advice helps. Claire [/QUOTE]
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